A Peugeot 308 model car is displayed on March 3, 2014 after it was awarded "Car of the year 2014" on the eve of the press day of the Geneva Motor Show in Geneva.

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This picture taken on March 3, 2014 shows a Peugeot 308 car displayed after it has awarded the "Car of the year 2014" award on the eve of the press day of the Geneva Motor Show in Geneva. Despite their continued hardship, French carmakers should play a more central role at this year's Geneva Motor Show, where smaller city cars are expected to get more attention than previously.

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A Fiat is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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A Cadillac is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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A Bugatti is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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A Ferrari is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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The Peugeot 308 is awarded "Car of the Year 2014" during the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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"Car of the Year 2014" trophy is displayed during the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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The Peugeot 308 is awarded "Car of the Year 2014" during the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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A Telsa is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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The Peugeot 308 is awarded "Car of the Year 2014" during the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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The Peugeot 308 is awarded "Car of the Year 2014" during the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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The Peugeot 308 is awarded "Car of the Year 2014" during the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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A Lamborghini is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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A Ferrari is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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A Lamborghini is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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A Cadillac is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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A Cadillac is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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A Ford is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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A Fiat is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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A Volvo is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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A Volvo engine is displayed ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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A Tata is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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An Aston Martin is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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A BMW is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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A Ford Mustang is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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A Corvette is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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An Aston Martin is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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A Lexus is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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A Cadillac is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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A Mercedes-Benz engine is displayed ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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A Mercedes-Benz is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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An Opel is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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An Opel is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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A Ford Mustang is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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A Mercedes-Benz is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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An Aston Martin is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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An Aston Martin is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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A Mazda Hazumi is prepared ahead of the opening day of the 84th International Motor Show which will showcase novelties of the car industry on March 3, 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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